Friday, September 3, 2010

Getting Started

Reasons You May Not Want To Speak To Your Insurance Adjuster Reasons You May Not Want To Speak To Your Insurance Adjuster

Almost everyone calls their own insurance company immediately after an accident to... 

Car Accident Lawyers – What Type Do I Need? Car Accident Lawyers – What Type Do I Need?

When you hire a car accident lawyer in Louisiana, the first question that comes to... 

Are You Being Recorded By Your Own Insurance Company? Are You Being Recorded By Your Own Insurance Company?

Insurance companies are very organized businesses. All claims adjusters are required... 

Damages To Your Automobile- Who Pays? Damages To Your Automobile- Who Pays?

Your insurance company has an obligation to pay for any property damage to your vehicle. ... 

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Filing Suit

Rear-End Collisions – What If You Did Not Cause The Accident? Rear-End Collisions – What If You Did Not Cause The Accident?

Even though there is a presumption under Louisiana law that the rear, or ‘following’,... 

Rear-End Collisions – Is The Rear Car Always Wrong? Rear-End Collisions – Is The Rear Car Always Wrong?

In Louisiana when a rear-end collision occurs the law actually provides a presumption... 

Guest Passenger Suits – When Your Driver Is At Fault Guest Passenger Suits – When Your Driver Is At Fault

As lawyers, we often interview multiple individuals who were driving in the same... 

Bad faith claims against your insurer Bad faith claims against your insurer

In Louisiana your automobile insurance company has a duty to handle your claim in... 

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Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits When Involved In A Commercial Vehicle Accident Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits When Involved In A Commercial Vehicle Accident

In Louisiana if you are driving a commercial vehicle or riding as a co-employee in a commercial vehicle and you are involved in an accident, not only may you be able to collect damages arising out of the vehicle accident itself, but you are also entitled to workers’ compensation benefits since your accident and injury occurred while you were in... [Read more of this review]

Using Your Own UM Coverage In A Commercial Vehicle Accident Using Your Own UM Coverage In A Commercial Vehicle Accident

If you have UM coverage, you can pursue your own insurance company for any damages for which the commercial vehicle liability policy does not provide coverage.  In other words, if the company issued liability policy has limits of $100,000.00, and you have sustained serious injuries totaling more than $100,000.00, you will receive the first $100,000.00... [Read more of this review]

UM Coverage Through The Company’s Vehicle Policy UM Coverage Through The Company’s Vehicle Policy

Many Louisiana companies purchase UM coverage in addition to liability coverage for their automobiles.  This UM coverage purchased by the company can sometimes provide a tremendous benefit to you if you have been injured while riding in, or driving, a company vehicle.  Unfortunately in order for the coverage to apply, you must have been traveling... [Read more of this review]

A company in Louisiana is responsible for its employee’s driving A company in Louisiana is responsible for its employee’s driving

Louisiana law provides that when an employee is driving a company commercial vehicle, that company is responsible for any accidents or injuries caused by the employee’s driving.  Louisiana law states that if the employee is “in the course and scope of his employment,” then by law the company is responsible for his actions. Sometimes... [Read more of this review]

Basics Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents In Louisiana Basics Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents In Louisiana

If you have been injured by a commercial vehicle in Louisiana there are several important issues of which you should be aware.  In general, most people will receive full compensation for their injuries when the injuries are caused by a commercial vehicle being driven by a company’s employee at the time of the accident.  This is because most... [Read more of this review]

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